Posts tagged "Workplace Injuries"

Have you or your loved one been injured in a construction accident? You may be eligible to file a legal claim. New York City has seen a rise in construction accidents - and construction workers need to know how to protect themselves.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Sunday, October 7, 2018.

No matter which field you work in, your hearing can be at risk, but some industries are worse for your hearing than others. At the law office of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., we know that your ears often take the back burner when you consider the different ways you can be injured on the job. This month, you and other New York residents should be aware of the risks and how to protect your hearing.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Most New Yorkers are aware that the state provides workers' compensation benefits, but coming face-to-face with the stressful obstacle of a workplace injury is another story. Not only does an incident affect one's physical wellbeing; it can grip victims with a mountain of mental and emotional stress. While an injury can change one's life forever, the benefits that often apply can make a world of a difference.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

If you have the misfortune of being injured at work in New York, workers’ compensation insurance typically will apply to help compensate you for income lost due to your injury. Along with monetary compensation, you may be entitled to receive vocational and medical rehabilitation as well. A lesser-known benefit available through the worker’s comp program is aid from social services.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Getting hurt on the job can mean serious injuries, a stream of medical bills and time out of work. New York employees currently dealing with the effects of an accident that took place at work can easily feel strained from the seemingly endless process that can ensue. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate the state's workers' compensation process in order to get the best possible results.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Sunday, April 15, 2018.

If you or one of your family members is employed in the construction industry in New York, you have good reason to want to stay aware of the type of risks faced on job sites everyday. You should be able to trust that employers will do all they can and should to keep people safe but unfortunately this does not always happen. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration all too often must issue citations to companies that fail to follow safety standards.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur on the job, the steps that unfold may differ from those of a typical incident. For instance, most New York employers are required by law to accommodate employees who have suffered an injury while at work. They may be required to supply proof of safety training, documentation of the incident and other information. When an employer appears to have violated a worker's rights, legal action may be the necessary step.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Monday, March 19, 2018.

Much like any other mishap, most New Yorkers would like to think that a workplace injury simply will not happen. Also like other incidents, workplace injuries tend to happen when employees least expect them. When the unexpected occurs, what are the responsibilities of employers and their employees?

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

A workplace injury is an occurrence most employees assume they can avoid entirely. Just as with any accident, most New Yorkers suffer injuries when they least expect them. When an accident happens on the job, workers have specific rights to compensation and benefits, depending on the situation and the type of injury. Knowing the state's workplace injury basics can increase the chances of a smoother process, should the unexpected take place.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Sunday, March 4, 2018.

Anyone in New York who has ever worked in a construction job or who has had a loved one employed in construction knows that there are inherent risks involved in work in this industry. Those risks, however, do not negate the responsibility of an employer to keep its employees safe. This responsibility spans many things such as providing safety training to people, ensuring all tools and machinery used are in good working order and requiring proper adherence to safety protocols at a minimum.

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